The Jester (1987)

Set four years after the Portuguese revolution and the simultaneous loss of the Portuguese empire in Africa, the story concerns a director who sells guns to finance his play.

Cast (29)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Fernando Heitor

Francisco Bernardes / Dom Bibas

P

Paula Guedes

Rita Portugal

Luís Lucas

João Manuel Antunes

Raul Solnado

inspector Aranha

Jasmim de Matos

António André

C

Carlos Farinha

João (10 years old)

Margarida Vila-Nova

Girl of Movie Crew

Rogério Samora

Jorge

Isabel Ruth

Ilda / Dona Teresa

Maria de Medeiros

Dulce (voice)

Marcello Urgeghe

Man at the Boat

Luís Miguel Cintra

Count of Trava

Virgílio Castelo

Soldier

António Variações

Hairdresser

Rão Kyao

Gonçalo Mendes da Maia 'Lidador'

Henrique Espírito Santo

M

Maria Paola Porru

Voice

J

José Nascimento

Voice

Jorge Silva Melo

Voice

João Lagarto

Voice

A

António Escudeiro

Weapon Buyer

José Eduardo

Orlando

Vasco Pimentel

Piano Player

Pedro Efe

Kiosk owner

Joaquim Leitão

Camilo

A

Adelaide João

Woman in the Tavern

Raul Solnado

Inspector Aranha

L

Luís Couto

Martim Eicha

P

Pedro Lopes

Tructezindo / Quim

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